Flashback Friday: 119 Amazing Meals You Can Make From a Can

Buying and consuming only fresh foods is a great concept, and certainly a lifestyle everyone is striving for this time of year, but it's not always realistic. Sometimes you need to rely on ingredients that come out of a can for a hearty meal. Canned goods might not be fresh, but they are easy to store, long-lasting, and extremely budget-friendly.

Maybe surprisingly, canned foods offer an endless amount of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options that you will absolutely love! Here are 119 brilliant and yummy meals that you can make from a can.

10 Easy, Delicious Canned Cranberry Recipes — Did you think this was nothing more than a lowly side dish served on Thanksgiving? Think again. Canned cranberry sauce can up your bagel game, give your turkey sandwich a delectable makeover, and give your smoothies a sweet little zing. Stock up and enjoy.

20 Delicious Recipes for Canned Clams — This low-fat seafood delicacy might go from the sea into a can, but it takes center stage in many different meal options you can easily make at home.

15 Delicious Ways to Use Canned Corn — Corn might be one of the most versatile canned foods there is, because you can heat it up or keep it cold, and add it to a variety of dishes. From casseroles, to salads, to soups, you just can't go wrong with a can of corn.

50 Ways to Use Canned Salmon — Ever end up with a can of salmon and think, What the heck am I supposed to do with this? Well, put those thoughts to rest once and for all. This round-up of 50 canned salmon uses will keep you busy and your belly full for months.

20 Cheap, Delicious, and Healthy Black Bean Recipes — You don't need to live in the produce aisle in order to find healthy foods. Black beans are packed with fiber, potassium, and are prime heart health supporters. Bonus: they are extremely versatile in meals, and don't cost much at all.

What other great foods come from a can? Share with us in the comments!

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